Degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO)

To be admitted to the Master's programme in Cultural History and Heritage with a degree of a University of Applied Sciences, you almost always have to complete a Pre-Master's programme first. Below you will find the required competences to be admitted to the Master's programme and the selection procedure for the Master's programme. Information about the Pre-Master's programme you will find under step 2.

Competencies

This is a selective Master's. You will be considered for admission to the Master’s programme in Cultural History and Heritage if you have a Bachelor’s degree in history or any associated discipline through which you can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight, and skills:

• You have a demonstrable interest in cultural history, heritage, public history, or cultural issues in modern society.
• You are interested in the use and application of theories and concepts in cultural history and show evidence of analytic ability in history or cultural studies.
• You are able to design and conduct historical research and have strong reading and writing skills.
• You possess initiative and good communicative and cooperative skills.

Selection procedure

The Admissions Committee will decide on your application. The committee will assess whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme based on the documents you submit. The committee takes into account:

• Level of academic competence and research skills.
• Level of knowledge of relevant historical methods and theories.
• A clear motivation for the Master’s programme.
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and ability to cooperate.
• Command of the language(s) used in the programme.

An interview may be part of the selection procedure if there are doubts about your suitability, your motivation, or both. In that case, you will receive an invitation by the Programme Coordinator for such an interview. Alternatively, if you are residing outside the Netherlands, the interview may be conducted by telephone or through Skype.

If you do not meet the entry requirements of the Master's programme (see step 1) you might be considered for a Pre-Master's programme. This is for the Admissions Committee to decide. Upon successful completion of the programme within the set term, you will be admitted to the Master's programme.

Previous education

To be admitted to the Master of Cultural History and Heritage, you must have a proven record of relevant historical background. This means that you have experience and affinity with the methodology and theorizing relevant within the historical sciences. 

In concrete terms, this means that you have successfully completed a module on the theory of historiography (or philosophy of science for the humanities), as well as a course that provides an overview of history (such as Modern History or World History). You must also have experience in conducting research independently at advanced undergraduate level. 

The Pre-Master's programme can be awarded on the basis of a completed college degree in Journalism, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage or similar.

Courses

You can read more about the content of the Pre-Master's programme and costs on the Dutch page for students with a degree of the University of Applied Sciences.

Costs

Have a look at the costs of a Pre-Master’s programme (in Dutch). 

Application procedure Pre-Master's programme

If you want to be considered for a Pre-Master's programme, you simply go through the application procedure for the Master's programme, just like students who meet all entry requirements. The Admissions Committee will decide whether you can follow a Pre-Master's programme and what form it should take. Once you have been notified, you can register for the Pre-Master's programme.